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Villawood 15a - Aftermath

The Aftermath

Soon after Ahmed Al-Akabi’s death became known, people detained in Stage 3 of VIDC joined a hunger strike in a show of sympathy and solidarity with their friend. The following day five men were reportedly participating in a rooftop protest, small fires were lit in the camp and about 160 people were on hunger strike. Refugee Action Coalition (RAC) Sydney activists and other community members including Senator Lee Rhiannon, protested outside the centre in solidarity.